I’m a human-centered design leader who loves turning complexity into clarity. At Google Cloud, I’ve led end-to-end design for mission-critical data management experiences—reimagining how engineers see, trust, and act on their data. My work on GCP’s Database Center helped shape an AI-powered platform that simplifies observability and empowers teams through a unified, intuitive view.
But beyond dashboards and design systems, I’m a maker at heart. I bake sourdough on weekends, chase the perfect crust, and believe the best ideas rise slowly—like good bread. I’m happiest outdoors—skiing, hiking, or setting up a campfire with a glass of natural wine in hand. I try to live simply and organically, drawing inspiration from real, tactile experiences that remind me how people actually live, move, and feel.
Whether I’m sketching a new AI interaction model or rolling out dough, my goal is the same: build things that feel alive, grounded, and genuinely helpful.
“You are getting a leader who brings principled conviction and strategic foresight to the table. They don’t just design; they deliver high-quality, impactful UX solutions with clarity and confidence, ensuring our products maintain a user-centric focus and uphold uncompromised design standards across the platform. ”
Strategic impact areas: peer recognition
Feedback from cross-functional colleagues (PM, UX leads, Engineers, PGM, UX Research) at Google, highlights my contributions across key business impact areas:
Strategic platform leader
I architect scalable design systems and foundational principles that drive platform-level innovation. My leadership on AlloyDB (2021-2023) established the foundational design principles that informed the 'single pane of glass' vision for Google Cloud's Database Center, accelerating future product launches across the portfolio.
Complexity translator & AI advocate
I excel at transforming highly technical, data-intensive systems into intuitive and delightful experiences. My contributions include pioneering Gemini-powered search, reducing time-to-insight by 40%, and driving the "Fix My Error" AI troubleshooting concept and Database AI Agent hackathon to production readiness.
Cross-functional catalyst & playbook creator
I drive alignment across diverse, global teams (U.S.-India), transforming ambiguity into clarity through strategic workshops, data-driven rationale, and the "Reality Check" AI design playbook. This ensures cohesive progress and shared understanding at every stage.
Impact-driven executive & results generator
I consistently deliver measurable business impact. Key achievements include 85% churn recovery, a 30% reduction in engineering redundancy through reusable components, and translating AI prototypes into official multi-quarter product roadmaps.
“Hanah is a diligent and strategic systems thinker whose core strength lies in driving design thinking workshops. She has a remarkable ability to guide cross-functional teams to distill complex platform challenges into their core strategic objectives, fostering a collaborative environment to define a clear and unified vision for the future of our database UX.”
“Hanah brings a rare mix of curiosity, empathy, and strategic clarity. She listens deeply, absorbs complex technical concepts quickly, and turns them into thoughtful design direction. Her ability to trust and elevate others’ expertise while driving toward platform excellence consistently raises the bar for what great user experience looks like at scale.”